Explore the best places
Estátua de Dom Marcelino Franco
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Praça Doutor António Padinha
8800, Tavira
Statue inaugurated in 1971, in honour of Dom Marcelino Franco, Algarve bishop.
Estátua do Jogador de Golfe
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Rotunda da Conceição
8800, Tavira
Metal net statue, representing a golf player. It is a homage to this sport modality, popular in this region.
Capela de São Sebastião
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Ladeira de São Sebastião, 14
8800, Tavira
Chapel built in the XVII century and remodelled in the XVIII century, presenting an interesting architectonical style. The “trompe l’oeil” paintings covering the inside walls, the canvas telling the story of the life of Jesus and Mary, lead to the adaptation of this space, turning it into a Museum of Painting.
Busto do Doutor António Padinha
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Praça Doutor António Padinha
8800, Tavira
Bust rose to pay homage to Doutor António Padinha. The statue is in the centre of a flowery garden, with some benches.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde / Antiga Ermida de São Marcos
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8800, Tavira
Chapel dated from the XVI century, composed by the main chapel, the vestry and two rooms annexed to the lateral façades. Formerly it was called the Ermida de São Marcos.
Igreja do Convento de Santo António
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Rua de Santo António, 16
8800, Tavira
Conventual church dated from the XVII century, with harmonious façade, single nave and rectangular main chapel. In 1994 repairing and adaptation works were carried out turning the former conventual rooms into tourism lodgings.
Ermida de Santa Ana
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Largo de Santana
8800-364, Tavira
This temple, existing since the XVI century, was rebuilt in the XVIII century. Worthy of notice is the wood carving work at the altars, the statuary, the panel representing Christ after descending from the cross and the holy water font, all forming an important artistic set.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz / Igreja Paroquial da Luz de Tavira
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Largo da República, 11
8800, Tavira
Room church with longitudinal drawing, dated from the XVI century. It has three naves, rectangular main chapel and two vestries. It is the single Algarve church following this room-church model.
Chafariz da Praça 1º de Maio
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Praça 1º de Maio
8500, Portimão
Round fountain with a large fountain, located in the center of a square. Around there is a pleasant garden area with some banks.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Alvor
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Rua 25 de Abril, 11
8500-013, Alvor
Small church of simple construction, dating from the 16TH century, with a door and a window Freestone flat and straight lines.